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Photo: People take part in a soccer match held at the Tavares Bastos slum in Rio de Janeiro. The World Cup will be held in 12 cities in Brazil from June 12 through July 13.

Bilingual: Talk about creative coping mechanisms for being alone - from the blogger who photographs selfies with his imaginary girlfriend to the company that takes your stuffed animals on vacation without you, Japan appears to be cornering the market on accommodating solo travelers.